Four WAEC big men - Amos Josiah Dangut, Angus Okeleze, Victor Odu, and Segun Jerumeh - dey for police custody on Tuesday evening, based on House of Reps Committee on Basic Examination Bodies order.
Dem arrest dem because dem no answer questions to di lawmakers' satisfaction during investigative hearing. Di lawmakers and WAEC officials dey argue whether WAEC dey accountable to parliament or not.
Dangut yarn say WAEC no be government agency, but lawmakers say WAEC Nigeria be creation of National Assembly Act and must account for all dem activities.
Lawmakers point out say National Assembly dey make appropriation for WAEC and WAEC convention dictate say dem must submit to member countries' legislation.
Okonkwo move motion say dem should take WAEC officials into custody pending investigation. Motion seconded by Marie Ebikake.
WAEC officials dey shout say panel unfair to dem, but dem later release dem after closed-door session.
Committee Chairman, Oforji Oboku, say dem must bring audited statement of accounts from 2018 till date and relevant documents on N5 billion loan for customized calculator.
Chairman say WAEC no fit operate outside National Assembly supervision, and dem go invite dem again with requested documents or face sanctions.
Source: Prime 9ja Online Pidgin: WAEC Officials Land for Police Custody, House Committee No Mercy